Join us as an SRE Lead - Messaging at Barclays where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences. To be successful as an SRE Lead - Messaging you should have experience with: Messaging/Streaming products - Kafka, IBM MQ, IBM IIB/ACE DevOps tools - Ansible, Chef, Kubernetes, GitLab, Jenkins SRE logging & Monitoring Tools - ELK stack, Grafana, Prometheus, Open Telemetry Programming languages: Java, Python Establishing SLOs and SLIs, and ensure the adherence with promoting the culture of SRE practices to continuously measure, improve & respond to incidents for conducting post-mortems to prevent future issues. Other highly valued skills include: Developing and enforcing SRE best practices and principles. Collaborating with the development teams to build scalable and resilient systems. Aligning cross functional teams on priorities and deliverables. Driving automation to enhance operational efficiency You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role will be based out of our Knutsford campus. Purpose of the role To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required with the aim of ensuring that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through the application of software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response. Accountabilities Build Engineering: Development, delivery, and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure solutions to fulfil business requirements ensuring measurable reliability, performance, availability, and ease of use. Including the identification of the appropriate technologies and solutions to meet business, optimisation, and resourcing requirements. Incident Management: Monitoring of IT infrastructure and system performance to measure, identify, address, and resolve any potential issues, vulnerabilities, or outages. Use of data to drive down mean time to resolution. Automation: Development and implementation of automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention, utilising software scripting/coding disciplines. Security: Implementation of a secure configuration and measures to protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks, vulnerabilities, and other security threats, including protection of hardware, software, and data from unauthorised access. Teamwork: Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define IT Infrastructure requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives via a data driven approach. Learning: Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Join us as an SRE Lead - Messaging at Barclays where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences. To be successful as an SRE Lead - Messaging you should have experience with: Messaging/Streaming products - Kafka, IBM MQ, IBM IIB/ACE DevOps tools - Ansible, Chef, Kubernetes, GitLab, Jenkins SRE logging & Monitoring Tools - ELK stack, Grafana, Prometheus, Open Telemetry Programming languages: Java, Python Establishing SLOs and SLIs, and ensure the adherence with promoting the culture of SRE practices to continuously measure, improve & respond to incidents for conducting post-mortems to prevent future issues. Other highly valued skills include: Developing and enforcing SRE best practices and principles. Collaborating with the development teams to build scalable and resilient systems. Aligning cross functional teams on priorities and deliverables. Driving automation to enhance operational efficiency You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role will be based out of our Knutsford campus. Purpose of the role To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required with the aim of ensuring that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through the application of software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response. Accountabilities Build Engineering: Development, delivery, and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure solutions to fulfil business requirements ensuring measurable reliability, performance, availability, and ease of use. Including the identification of the appropriate technologies and solutions to meet business, optimisation, and resourcing requirements. Incident Management: Monitoring of IT infrastructure and system performance to measure, identify, address, and resolve any potential issues, vulnerabilities, or outages. Use of data to drive down mean time to resolution. Automation: Development and implementation of automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention, utilising software scripting/coding disciplines. Security: Implementation of a secure configuration and measures to protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks, vulnerabilities, and other security threats, including protection of hardware, software, and data from unauthorised access. Teamwork: Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define IT Infrastructure requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives via a data driven approach. Learning: Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Join us as a Fullstack API Developer Lead at Barclays, where you'll take part in the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences. To be successful in this role you should have: Strong experience on Java8/17, good hands-on is mandatory RESTful API, Spring boot, microservices architecture Development with AWS, lambda, API gateway, DynamoDB Some other highly valued skills include: TDD, Junit, CT CIT Basic design principle knowledge Problem solving skills You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job specific technical skills. The role is based out of our office in Knutsford. Purpose of the role To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Accountabilities Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance. Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions. Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability. Assistant Vice President Expectations Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Join us as a Fullstack API Developer Lead at Barclays, where you'll take part in the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences. To be successful in this role you should have: Strong experience on Java8/17, good hands-on is mandatory RESTful API, Spring boot, microservices architecture Development with AWS, lambda, API gateway, DynamoDB Some other highly valued skills include: TDD, Junit, CT CIT Basic design principle knowledge Problem solving skills You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job specific technical skills. The role is based out of our office in Knutsford. Purpose of the role To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Accountabilities Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance. Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions. Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability. Assistant Vice President Expectations Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Join us as a Fullstack API Developer Lead at Barclays, where you'll take part in the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences. To be successful in this role you should have: Strong experience on Java8/17, good hands-on is mandatory RESTful API, Spring boot, microservices architecture Development with AWS, lambda, API gateway, DynamoDB Some other highly valued skills include: TDD, Junit, CT CIT Basic design principle knowledge Problem solving skills You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job specific technical skills. The role is based out of our office in Knutsford. Purpose of the role To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Accountabilities Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance. Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions. Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability. Assistant Vice President Expectations Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Join us as a Fullstack API Developer Lead at Barclays, where you'll take part in the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences. To be successful in this role you should have: Strong experience on Java8/17, good hands-on is mandatory RESTful API, Spring boot, microservices architecture Development with AWS, lambda, API gateway, DynamoDB Some other highly valued skills include: TDD, Junit, CT CIT Basic design principle knowledge Problem solving skills You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job specific technical skills. The role is based out of our office in Knutsford. Purpose of the role To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Accountabilities Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance. Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions. Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability. Assistant Vice President Expectations Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Join us as an SRE Lead - Messaging at Barclays where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences. To be successful as an SRE Lead - Messaging you should have experience with: Messaging/Streaming products - Kafka, IBM MQ, IBM IIB/ACE DevOps tools - Ansible, Chef, Kubernetes, GitLab, Jenkins SRE logging & Monitoring Tools - ELK stack, Grafana, Prometheus, Open Telemetry Programming languages: Java, Python Establishing SLOs and SLIs, and ensure the adherence with promoting the culture of SRE practices to continuously measure, improve & respond to incidents for conducting post-mortems to prevent future issues. Other highly valued skills include: Developing and enforcing SRE best practices and principles. Collaborating with the development teams to build scalable and resilient systems. Aligning cross functional teams on priorities and deliverables. Driving automation to enhance operational efficiency You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role will be based out of our Knutsford campus. Purpose of the role To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required with the aim of ensuring that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through the application of software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response. Accountabilities Build Engineering: Development, delivery, and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure solutions to fulfil business requirements ensuring measurable reliability, performance, availability, and ease of use. Including the identification of the appropriate technologies and solutions to meet business, optimisation, and resourcing requirements. Incident Management: Monitoring of IT infrastructure and system performance to measure, identify, address, and resolve any potential issues, vulnerabilities, or outages. Use of data to drive down mean time to resolution. Automation: Development and implementation of automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention, utilising software scripting/coding disciplines. Security: Implementation of a secure configuration and measures to protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks, vulnerabilities, and other security threats, including protection of hardware, software, and data from unauthorised access. Teamwork: Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define IT Infrastructure requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives via a data driven approach. Learning: Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Join us as an SRE Lead - Messaging at Barclays where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences. To be successful as an SRE Lead - Messaging you should have experience with: Messaging/Streaming products - Kafka, IBM MQ, IBM IIB/ACE DevOps tools - Ansible, Chef, Kubernetes, GitLab, Jenkins SRE logging & Monitoring Tools - ELK stack, Grafana, Prometheus, Open Telemetry Programming languages: Java, Python Establishing SLOs and SLIs, and ensure the adherence with promoting the culture of SRE practices to continuously measure, improve & respond to incidents for conducting post-mortems to prevent future issues. Other highly valued skills include: Developing and enforcing SRE best practices and principles. Collaborating with the development teams to build scalable and resilient systems. Aligning cross functional teams on priorities and deliverables. Driving automation to enhance operational efficiency You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role will be based out of our Knutsford campus. Purpose of the role To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required with the aim of ensuring that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through the application of software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response. Accountabilities Build Engineering: Development, delivery, and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure solutions to fulfil business requirements ensuring measurable reliability, performance, availability, and ease of use. Including the identification of the appropriate technologies and solutions to meet business, optimisation, and resourcing requirements. Incident Management: Monitoring of IT infrastructure and system performance to measure, identify, address, and resolve any potential issues, vulnerabilities, or outages. Use of data to drive down mean time to resolution. Automation: Development and implementation of automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention, utilising software scripting/coding disciplines. Security: Implementation of a secure configuration and measures to protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks, vulnerabilities, and other security threats, including protection of hardware, software, and data from unauthorised access. Teamwork: Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define IT Infrastructure requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives via a data driven approach. Learning: Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Join us as an SRE Lead - Messaging at Barclays where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences. To be successful as an SRE Lead - Messaging you should have experience with: Messaging/Streaming products - Kafka, IBM MQ, IBM IIB/ACE DevOps tools - Ansible, Chef, Kubernetes, GitLab, Jenkins SRE logging & Monitoring Tools - ELK stack, Grafana, Prometheus, Open Telemetry Programming languages: Java, Python Establishing SLOs and SLIs, and ensure the adherence with promoting the culture of SRE practices to continuously measure, improve & respond to incidents for conducting post-mortems to prevent future issues. Other highly valued skills include: Developing and enforcing SRE best practices and principles. Collaborating with the development teams to build scalable and resilient systems. Aligning cross functional teams on priorities and deliverables. Driving automation to enhance operational efficiency You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role will be based out of our Knutsford campus. Purpose of the role To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required with the aim of ensuring that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through the application of software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response. Accountabilities Build Engineering: Development, delivery, and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure solutions to fulfil business requirements ensuring measurable reliability, performance, availability, and ease of use. Including the identification of the appropriate technologies and solutions to meet business, optimisation, and resourcing requirements. Incident Management: Monitoring of IT infrastructure and system performance to measure, identify, address, and resolve any potential issues, vulnerabilities, or outages. Use of data to drive down mean time to resolution. Automation: Development and implementation of automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention, utilising software scripting/coding disciplines. Security: Implementation of a secure configuration and measures to protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks, vulnerabilities, and other security threats, including protection of hardware, software, and data from unauthorised access. Teamwork: Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define IT Infrastructure requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives via a data driven approach. Learning: Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Join us as an SRE Lead - Messaging at Barclays where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences. To be successful as an SRE Lead - Messaging you should have experience with: Messaging/Streaming products - Kafka, IBM MQ, IBM IIB/ACE DevOps tools - Ansible, Chef, Kubernetes, GitLab, Jenkins SRE logging & Monitoring Tools - ELK stack, Grafana, Prometheus, Open Telemetry Programming languages: Java, Python Establishing SLOs and SLIs, and ensure the adherence with promoting the culture of SRE practices to continuously measure, improve & respond to incidents for conducting post-mortems to prevent future issues. Other highly valued skills include: Developing and enforcing SRE best practices and principles. Collaborating with the development teams to build scalable and resilient systems. Aligning cross functional teams on priorities and deliverables. Driving automation to enhance operational efficiency You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role will be based out of our Knutsford campus. Purpose of the role To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required with the aim of ensuring that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through the application of software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response. Accountabilities Build Engineering: Development, delivery, and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure solutions to fulfil business requirements ensuring measurable reliability, performance, availability, and ease of use. Including the identification of the appropriate technologies and solutions to meet business, optimisation, and resourcing requirements. Incident Management: Monitoring of IT infrastructure and system performance to measure, identify, address, and resolve any potential issues, vulnerabilities, or outages. Use of data to drive down mean time to resolution. Automation: Development and implementation of automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention, utilising software scripting/coding disciplines. Security: Implementation of a secure configuration and measures to protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks, vulnerabilities, and other security threats, including protection of hardware, software, and data from unauthorised access. Teamwork: Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define IT Infrastructure requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives via a data driven approach. Learning: Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Join us as an SRE Lead - Messaging at Barclays where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences. To be successful as an SRE Lead - Messaging you should have experience with: Messaging/Streaming products - Kafka, IBM MQ, IBM IIB/ACE DevOps tools - Ansible, Chef, Kubernetes, GitLab, Jenkins SRE logging & Monitoring Tools - ELK stack, Grafana, Prometheus, Open Telemetry Programming languages: Java, Python Establishing SLOs and SLIs, and ensure the adherence with promoting the culture of SRE practices to continuously measure, improve & respond to incidents for conducting post-mortems to prevent future issues. Other highly valued skills include: Developing and enforcing SRE best practices and principles. Collaborating with the development teams to build scalable and resilient systems. Aligning cross functional teams on priorities and deliverables. Driving automation to enhance operational efficiency You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role will be based out of our Knutsford campus. Purpose of the role To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required with the aim of ensuring that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through the application of software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response. Accountabilities Build Engineering: Development, delivery, and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure solutions to fulfil business requirements ensuring measurable reliability, performance, availability, and ease of use. Including the identification of the appropriate technologies and solutions to meet business, optimisation, and resourcing requirements. Incident Management: Monitoring of IT infrastructure and system performance to measure, identify, address, and resolve any potential issues, vulnerabilities, or outages. Use of data to drive down mean time to resolution. Automation: Development and implementation of automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention, utilising software scripting/coding disciplines. Security: Implementation of a secure configuration and measures to protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks, vulnerabilities, and other security threats, including protection of hardware, software, and data from unauthorised access. Teamwork: Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define IT Infrastructure requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives via a data driven approach. Learning: Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Join us as an SRE Lead - Messaging at Barclays where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences. To be successful as an SRE Lead - Messaging you should have experience with: Messaging/Streaming products - Kafka, IBM MQ, IBM IIB/ACE DevOps tools - Ansible, Chef, Kubernetes, GitLab, Jenkins SRE logging & Monitoring Tools - ELK stack, Grafana, Prometheus, Open Telemetry Programming languages: Java, Python Establishing SLOs and SLIs, and ensure the adherence with promoting the culture of SRE practices to continuously measure, improve & respond to incidents for conducting post-mortems to prevent future issues. Other highly valued skills include: Developing and enforcing SRE best practices and principles. Collaborating with the development teams to build scalable and resilient systems. Aligning cross functional teams on priorities and deliverables. Driving automation to enhance operational efficiency You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role will be based out of our Knutsford campus. Purpose of the role To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required with the aim of ensuring that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through the application of software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response. Accountabilities Build Engineering: Development, delivery, and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure solutions to fulfil business requirements ensuring measurable reliability, performance, availability, and ease of use. Including the identification of the appropriate technologies and solutions to meet business, optimisation, and resourcing requirements. Incident Management: Monitoring of IT infrastructure and system performance to measure, identify, address, and resolve any potential issues, vulnerabilities, or outages. Use of data to drive down mean time to resolution. Automation: Development and implementation of automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention, utilising software scripting/coding disciplines. Security: Implementation of a secure configuration and measures to protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks, vulnerabilities, and other security threats, including protection of hardware, software, and data from unauthorised access. Teamwork: Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define IT Infrastructure requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives via a data driven approach. Learning: Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Job Title : Head of Cloud-Managed Services Location : UK-Remote, Fully Flexible (Travel to company/customer sites as needed) Salary: Up to £90k basic + 10% bonus + benefits Overview : Leverage extensive cloud technical expertise to lead and grow our Cloud-Managed Services practice. You'll operate as a technical authority and strategic leader, driving delivery excellence across a diverse customer portfolio. Working closely with internal teams and stakeholders, you'll ensure best practices in service delivery, help shape future offerings, and support the overall cloud strategy. You'll play a key role in mentoring, guiding delivery teams, and enabling capability development, ensuring services align with customer needs and market expectations. This includes supporting the Consulting Services Director in ensuring Managed Services runs smoothly and at high quality standards. Key Responsibilities: Act as technical lead and SME across delivery and pre-sales for Cloud Managed Services. Own service delivery governance, ensuring customer outcomes are met or exceeded. Build trusted relationships with clients, presenting business value and ensuring successful engagements. Guide technical teams through mentoring, quality assurance, and performance management. Collaborate with Sales, Pre-Sales, CTO, and Service Heads to shape service offerings and delivery models. Lead technical governance for Managed Services and support customer account reviews. Support financial objectives related to Managed Services projects. Define and evolve Managed Services propositions, delivery collateral, and internal IP. Maintain knowledge of market trends and provide thought leadership to align services with demand. Represent the practice in vendor relationships, partner engagements, and client messaging. Own technical screening, interviews, and performance feedback for team members. Line manage team leaders and support broader performance and development planning. Person Specification: Proven leadership in delivering cloud and managed services. Strong understanding of industry trends, client challenges, and competitive landscape. Excellent communicator with the ability to influence internally and externally. Comfortable managing both on-site and virtual teams across multiple projects. Strategic thinker with hands-on technical credibility and experience. Skills & Expertise: Deep knowledge of cloud platforms and trends (Azure, AWS, IaaS, PaaS, modernization). Experience in onboarding, transitioning, and delivering Managed Services to enterprise clients. Skilled in workshop facilitation, stakeholder management, and technical mentoring. Proficient in delivery across technical teams with a strong focus on quality and consistency. Strong people management skills across geographically dispersed teams. Qualifications & Accreditations: Demonstrable experience in cloud technologies and transformation programs. Strong understanding of cloud migration methodologies and service operations. Relevant vendor certifications (eg, Microsoft Azure, AWS). Line management experience and a track record of developing high-performing teams. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Job Title : Head of Cloud-Managed Services Location : UK-Remote, Fully Flexible (Travel to company/customer sites as needed) Salary: Up to £90k basic + 10% bonus + benefits Overview : Leverage extensive cloud technical expertise to lead and grow our Cloud-Managed Services practice. You'll operate as a technical authority and strategic leader, driving delivery excellence across a diverse customer portfolio. Working closely with internal teams and stakeholders, you'll ensure best practices in service delivery, help shape future offerings, and support the overall cloud strategy. You'll play a key role in mentoring, guiding delivery teams, and enabling capability development, ensuring services align with customer needs and market expectations. This includes supporting the Consulting Services Director in ensuring Managed Services runs smoothly and at high quality standards. Key Responsibilities: Act as technical lead and SME across delivery and pre-sales for Cloud Managed Services. Own service delivery governance, ensuring customer outcomes are met or exceeded. Build trusted relationships with clients, presenting business value and ensuring successful engagements. Guide technical teams through mentoring, quality assurance, and performance management. Collaborate with Sales, Pre-Sales, CTO, and Service Heads to shape service offerings and delivery models. Lead technical governance for Managed Services and support customer account reviews. Support financial objectives related to Managed Services projects. Define and evolve Managed Services propositions, delivery collateral, and internal IP. Maintain knowledge of market trends and provide thought leadership to align services with demand. Represent the practice in vendor relationships, partner engagements, and client messaging. Own technical screening, interviews, and performance feedback for team members. Line manage team leaders and support broader performance and development planning. Person Specification: Proven leadership in delivering cloud and managed services. Strong understanding of industry trends, client challenges, and competitive landscape. Excellent communicator with the ability to influence internally and externally. Comfortable managing both on-site and virtual teams across multiple projects. Strategic thinker with hands-on technical credibility and experience. Skills & Expertise: Deep knowledge of cloud platforms and trends (Azure, AWS, IaaS, PaaS, modernization). Experience in onboarding, transitioning, and delivering Managed Services to enterprise clients. Skilled in workshop facilitation, stakeholder management, and technical mentoring. Proficient in delivery across technical teams with a strong focus on quality and consistency. Strong people management skills across geographically dispersed teams. Qualifications & Accreditations: Demonstrable experience in cloud technologies and transformation programs. Strong understanding of cloud migration methodologies and service operations. Relevant vendor certifications (eg, Microsoft Azure, AWS). Line management experience and a track record of developing high-performing teams. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Company Description Xeinadin Group was established in 2019 when more than 100 successful, independent, business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It is our people who help drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting the individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 1800 colleagues operate in collaboration across the Group, combining collective expertise to maximise our people's potential. As part of one Xeinadin, our colleagues are able to draw on expertise and support from across our UK, Ireland and central teams, as well as benefitting from being a part of their local communities. Description The Partner is responsible for the growth of a successful accountancy practice and is key to the delivery of Xeinadin's vision and values, ensuring best practice in all areas for their office. The Partner's role is to provide ongoing leadership and direction for their office to help people deliver results and drive Xeinadin's overall strategy. The role requires a highly respected leader who is business, client and people focused. The Partner's main goal is to increase revenue and profit within their office. Key Relationships Direct Reports: Directors, Portfolio Directors, Associate Directors within the office Other Key Relationships: Office Leadership Team, Hub Practice Manager, Hub Financial Controller, Hub Managing Partner, Managing Partner, Xeinadin Central Teams Key Responsibilities Their Operational Responsibilities include: Leading and ensuring the delivery of exceptional service to clients thereby supporting client businesses to be successful; Create and maintain strong and long-lasting relationships with clients and other stakeholders. Complete a final review of larger/complex files to ensure the best possible value, advice and quality is delivered to clients. Managing Work In Progress and ensuring billing monthly Winning New Business, Manage and grow own portfolio of larger/higher yield clients in order to reach annual targets. Promote the services and image of your office and Xeinadin alike, in order to generate new business opportunities making use of Xeinadin's internal referral scheme. Ensure the entire office team is aware of available products and services across Xeinadin and is able to refer clients to other offices using Xeinadin's internal referral scheme. Creating a high-performance culture where people thrive and are strongly engaged with the vision, mission and values of Xeinadin. Managing and developing the Team locally Resources/Hires to be approved by Principal Partner in Area/Hub Managing Partner Ensure your office is compliant with all legal and ethical standards as well as statutory regulations. Where potential risks are identified, ensure appropriate measures are taken to mitigate the risk and expected actions are communicated effectively to relevant individuals within your office, escalating as required to the Hub and Central teams. Manage Local Office Facilities Reporting to Principal Partner/Area Partner in Area or Hub Managing Partner People Management Develop and manage a high performing team that exceeds business targets, including strong recovery rates and sector growth, and delivers an exceptional service to clients. Lead by example, developing and maintaining the highest standards of technical knowledge and expertise for yourself and your team. Reinforce and model Xeinadin's vision, values and standards to create a strong proposition to attract and retain talent within your office. Responsible for modelling and ensuring the highest standards of behaviour and professional conduct within your office, adhering at all times to Xeinadin's policies, processes, and standards for all client and non-client related activities. Develop and maintain regular forums for communication between office team members, senior office leadership and Hub leadership to ensure alignment with Xeinadin's strategic goals and that key messages are shared, understood and implemented where necessary. Strategy Development and Implementation In collaboration with the Hub Managing Partner, Practice Manager and support team, implement all aspects of operational service delivery aligned to Xeinadin's strategic goals and business plans, setting comprehensive goals for performance along with clear accountabilities within your office. Ensure Xeinadin's vision, values and standards are brought to life in your office creating a culture of consistent and high standards for employees and clients alike. Create and lead a high performing culture where people are strongly aligned to the vision, mission and values of Xeinadin and proactively address any discrepancies. Partner with Xeinadin's central Finance team to implement effective financial practices and processes to promote strong financial management of the business (set billing targets, measuring performance and taking corrective action when necessary to ensure delivery of strong financial performance). Partner with Xeinadin's central Commercial team to maximise opportunities and deliver on a high growth model, implementing the agreed strategy to ensure business performance and growth targets are achieved and exceeded, and shareholder value is increased. In collaboration with the central Marketing team, develop and implement a marketing strategy that raises awareness of the office's brand and its products and services. Share knowledge, best practice and expertise within your office and wider region, helping Xeinadin to build a successful organisation, and to identify potential risks for the business. Key Requirements Technical expertise: A strong foundation in accounting principles, tax regulations, financial analysis, and audit procedures is essential. Business acumen: Deep understanding of the business landscape, market trends, and industry-specific challenges. You should be able to identify opportunities for growth and provide strategic guidance to clients. Leadership and management skills: Excellent leadership qualities to effectively manage teams and guide office employees. Strong communication, delegation, and motivational skills are necessary for inspiring and leading a high-performing team. Relationship building: Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with clients, other Partners, and stakeholders. Building trust, providing exceptional client service, and networking are all critical aspects of this role. Strong Communicator: Ensure a smooth and consistent communication exists between the Hub and your office, enabling information from Xeinadin Operations to flow down to your team in a timely manner and relaying relevant office information to your Hub. Problem-solving and critical thinking: Analyse complex financial and business issues, identify potential risks, and develop innovative solutions. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are essential to address challenges effectively. Ethical and professional conduct: Upholding high ethical standards and maintaining professional integrity are essential. Working knowledge of associated relevant business functions such as Compliance and Risk is important. Business development and sales skills: Responsible for attracting new clients, expanding the office's client base, and generating revenue. Effective marketing, networking, and sales skills are necessary to identify and pursue business opportunities. Continuous learning: The accounting field is constantly evolving, with new regulations and technologies emerging. Staying updated with industry trends and engaging in continuous professional development to maintain your expertise is essential. Additional Requirements CANDIDATE PROFILE: The successful candidate will be a results-orientated and experienced Partner with experience of growing a successful accountancy practice. They must demonstrate the requisite expertise, gravitas, and interpersonal skills to allow them to operate effectively in a position of authority within a complex and matrixed organisation, establishing credibility and authority with a broad range of stakeholders within the Group, including senior management, direct reports, and other colleagues across the business. Model: Hybrid Salary: Competitive Benefits: Company Pension Scheme 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum Business closure over Christmas Life Assurance x4 annual salary Enhanced family leave policies Enhanced Company Sick Pay Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential Corporate Discounts Platform Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as: PMI single or family Critical Illness Cover Cash plan Cycle to work Eye care Dental subject to exceptions and business needs
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Company Description Xeinadin Group was established in 2019 when more than 100 successful, independent, business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It is our people who help drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting the individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 1800 colleagues operate in collaboration across the Group, combining collective expertise to maximise our people's potential. As part of one Xeinadin, our colleagues are able to draw on expertise and support from across our UK, Ireland and central teams, as well as benefitting from being a part of their local communities. Description The Partner is responsible for the growth of a successful accountancy practice and is key to the delivery of Xeinadin's vision and values, ensuring best practice in all areas for their office. The Partner's role is to provide ongoing leadership and direction for their office to help people deliver results and drive Xeinadin's overall strategy. The role requires a highly respected leader who is business, client and people focused. The Partner's main goal is to increase revenue and profit within their office. Key Relationships Direct Reports: Directors, Portfolio Directors, Associate Directors within the office Other Key Relationships: Office Leadership Team, Hub Practice Manager, Hub Financial Controller, Hub Managing Partner, Managing Partner, Xeinadin Central Teams Key Responsibilities Their Operational Responsibilities include: Leading and ensuring the delivery of exceptional service to clients thereby supporting client businesses to be successful; Create and maintain strong and long-lasting relationships with clients and other stakeholders. Complete a final review of larger/complex files to ensure the best possible value, advice and quality is delivered to clients. Managing Work In Progress and ensuring billing monthly Winning New Business, Manage and grow own portfolio of larger/higher yield clients in order to reach annual targets. Promote the services and image of your office and Xeinadin alike, in order to generate new business opportunities making use of Xeinadin's internal referral scheme. Ensure the entire office team is aware of available products and services across Xeinadin and is able to refer clients to other offices using Xeinadin's internal referral scheme. Creating a high-performance culture where people thrive and are strongly engaged with the vision, mission and values of Xeinadin. Managing and developing the Team locally Resources/Hires to be approved by Principal Partner in Area/Hub Managing Partner Ensure your office is compliant with all legal and ethical standards as well as statutory regulations. Where potential risks are identified, ensure appropriate measures are taken to mitigate the risk and expected actions are communicated effectively to relevant individuals within your office, escalating as required to the Hub and Central teams. Manage Local Office Facilities Reporting to Principal Partner/Area Partner in Area or Hub Managing Partner People Management Develop and manage a high performing team that exceeds business targets, including strong recovery rates and sector growth, and delivers an exceptional service to clients. Lead by example, developing and maintaining the highest standards of technical knowledge and expertise for yourself and your team. Reinforce and model Xeinadin's vision, values and standards to create a strong proposition to attract and retain talent within your office. Responsible for modelling and ensuring the highest standards of behaviour and professional conduct within your office, adhering at all times to Xeinadin's policies, processes, and standards for all client and non-client related activities. Develop and maintain regular forums for communication between office team members, senior office leadership and Hub leadership to ensure alignment with Xeinadin's strategic goals and that key messages are shared, understood and implemented where necessary. Strategy Development and Implementation In collaboration with the Hub Managing Partner, Practice Manager and support team, implement all aspects of operational service delivery aligned to Xeinadin's strategic goals and business plans, setting comprehensive goals for performance along with clear accountabilities within your office. Ensure Xeinadin's vision, values and standards are brought to life in your office creating a culture of consistent and high standards for employees and clients alike. Create and lead a high performing culture where people are strongly aligned to the vision, mission and values of Xeinadin and proactively address any discrepancies. Partner with Xeinadin's central Finance team to implement effective financial practices and processes to promote strong financial management of the business (set billing targets, measuring performance and taking corrective action when necessary to ensure delivery of strong financial performance). Partner with Xeinadin's central Commercial team to maximise opportunities and deliver on a high growth model, implementing the agreed strategy to ensure business performance and growth targets are achieved and exceeded, and shareholder value is increased. In collaboration with the central Marketing team, develop and implement a marketing strategy that raises awareness of the office's brand and its products and services. Share knowledge, best practice and expertise within your office and wider region, helping Xeinadin to build a successful organisation, and to identify potential risks for the business. Key Requirements Technical expertise: A strong foundation in accounting principles, tax regulations, financial analysis, and audit procedures is essential. Business acumen: Deep understanding of the business landscape, market trends, and industry-specific challenges. You should be able to identify opportunities for growth and provide strategic guidance to clients. Leadership and management skills: Excellent leadership qualities to effectively manage teams and guide office employees. Strong communication, delegation, and motivational skills are necessary for inspiring and leading a high-performing team. Relationship building: Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with clients, other Partners, and stakeholders. Building trust, providing exceptional client service, and networking are all critical aspects of this role. Strong Communicator: Ensure a smooth and consistent communication exists between the Hub and your office, enabling information from Xeinadin Operations to flow down to your team in a timely manner and relaying relevant office information to your Hub. Problem-solving and critical thinking: Analyse complex financial and business issues, identify potential risks, and develop innovative solutions. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are essential to address challenges effectively. Ethical and professional conduct: Upholding high ethical standards and maintaining professional integrity are essential. Working knowledge of associated relevant business functions such as Compliance and Risk is important. Business development and sales skills: Responsible for attracting new clients, expanding the office's client base, and generating revenue. Effective marketing, networking, and sales skills are necessary to identify and pursue business opportunities. Continuous learning: The accounting field is constantly evolving, with new regulations and technologies emerging. Staying updated with industry trends and engaging in continuous professional development to maintain your expertise is essential. Additional Requirements CANDIDATE PROFILE: The successful candidate will be a results-orientated and experienced Partner with experience of growing a successful accountancy practice. They must demonstrate the requisite expertise, gravitas, and interpersonal skills to allow them to operate effectively in a position of authority within a complex and matrixed organisation, establishing credibility and authority with a broad range of stakeholders within the Group, including senior management, direct reports, and other colleagues across the business. Model: Hybrid Salary: Competitive Benefits: Company Pension Scheme 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum Business closure over Christmas Life Assurance x4 annual salary Enhanced family leave policies Enhanced Company Sick Pay Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential Corporate Discounts Platform Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as: PMI single or family Critical Illness Cover Cash plan Cycle to work Eye care Dental subject to exceptions and business needs
Interim Risk Manager - 3-6 Month Contract Oxford (Office-Based) ASAP Start I'm supporting a financial services firm in Oxford that's looking to bring on an Interim Risk Manager for a 3 to 6-month contract, starting immediately. This is an office-based role offering a great opportunity to lead meaningful change within an established organisation. Following a recent external review, the business is now focused on refining and strengthening its approach to risk. Your role will be to lead the implementation of key recommendations - reviewing current risk practices, updating documentation, and embedding effective processes that will stand the test of time. Key areas of focus: Conducting a thorough evaluation of current risks across the organisation Redesigning the risk register and ensuring it reflects the latest business activities and controls Creating clear, practical risk management policies and procedures Enhancing risk reporting tools and governance structures Working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure accountability and clarity across the risk landscape Making sure all updates align with regulatory expectations and support the long-term resilience of the business To be successful, you'll need a solid track record in risk management within financial services, plus the confidence to lead independently, identify what needs fixing, and put effective solutions in place. The client is ready to move quickly and needs someone who can make an impact from day one. If you're available at short notice and open to a new challenge, I'd love to speak with you. Please send your CV to (see below) to hear more InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Apr 30, 2025
Contractor
Interim Risk Manager - 3-6 Month Contract Oxford (Office-Based) ASAP Start I'm supporting a financial services firm in Oxford that's looking to bring on an Interim Risk Manager for a 3 to 6-month contract, starting immediately. This is an office-based role offering a great opportunity to lead meaningful change within an established organisation. Following a recent external review, the business is now focused on refining and strengthening its approach to risk. Your role will be to lead the implementation of key recommendations - reviewing current risk practices, updating documentation, and embedding effective processes that will stand the test of time. Key areas of focus: Conducting a thorough evaluation of current risks across the organisation Redesigning the risk register and ensuring it reflects the latest business activities and controls Creating clear, practical risk management policies and procedures Enhancing risk reporting tools and governance structures Working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure accountability and clarity across the risk landscape Making sure all updates align with regulatory expectations and support the long-term resilience of the business To be successful, you'll need a solid track record in risk management within financial services, plus the confidence to lead independently, identify what needs fixing, and put effective solutions in place. The client is ready to move quickly and needs someone who can make an impact from day one. If you're available at short notice and open to a new challenge, I'd love to speak with you. Please send your CV to (see below) to hear more InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Publicity Manager - Penguin Michael Joseph Can you create stand-out campaigns to capture attention and drive sales? Penguin Michael Joseph is looking for a creative, proactive PR professional with experience working on a wide variety of campaigns to join our award-winning Publicity team as Publicity Manager. About team/business area Penguin Michael Joseph is a leading commercial fiction and non-fiction imprint of Penguin Random House, publishing best-selling titles across an array of genres such as crime and thriller, romance, cookery, memoir and lifestyle. Our authors include household names like Marian Keyes, Jojo Moyes, Dawn French, Nadiya Hussain, Jamie Oliver and Stephen Fry. The role In this role you will lead and execute the PR element of campaigns for both fiction and non-fiction books, building strong working relationships with authors and agents to provide the highest level of author care. You will strengthen existing contacts within the media and work with some of the most creative publishing colleagues in the business alongside a team of experts in a friendly and inclusive environment. Key responsibilities: Create and implement ambitious PR campaigns for titles across the Penguin Michael Joseph list. Maintain and develop excellent relationships with high-profile and influential stakeholders, such as authors, agents and journalists. Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal departments, including sales and marketing, editorial, rights and international colleagues. What you'll bring Proven track record of independently producing standout PR campaigns. An understanding of different audiences, as well as strong relationships with key media contacts. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, confident pitching and presenting internally and externally. Strong sense of what makes a good story, practiced at working with authors on talking points to land the most impactful media coverage for a diverse range of subjects. A good listener, who can take multiple viewpoints into consideration. Curious about and show interest in or knowledge of the publishing landscape. Confident and have a positive and proactive disposition. Highly organised with excellent time management to juggle concurrent projects with different lead times. Ability to think in innovative and creative ways to create buzz for our books. Knowledgeable and curious about all forms of media. Preferred criteria: Experience or an interest in book publishing and in particular non-fiction titles. Application instructions Please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role by 11:59pm on Sunday 6th April. As part of your cover letter, please let us know what non-fiction book campaign you have been particularly struck by recently and why? £31,500 - £35,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits. What you can expect from us Our people are the heart of our business, and we work hard to support a culture of responsibility and recognition. Our benefits include: Financial - income protection, life assurance, childcare allowance. Wellbeing - healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, health checks. Lifestyle - enhanced parental leave, tech scheme, free and discounted books. While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. For this role we expect that you will spend three days per week in the office. About Penguin We're the UK's largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you'll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone. As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we offer interviews to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role, and opt-in on their application form. The essential criteria for this role are listed as part of the 'What you'll bring' section. There may be times when the volume of applications means we cannot take all eligible candidates to interview. We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing . Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request. Please note, we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Publicity Manager - Penguin Michael Joseph Can you create stand-out campaigns to capture attention and drive sales? Penguin Michael Joseph is looking for a creative, proactive PR professional with experience working on a wide variety of campaigns to join our award-winning Publicity team as Publicity Manager. About team/business area Penguin Michael Joseph is a leading commercial fiction and non-fiction imprint of Penguin Random House, publishing best-selling titles across an array of genres such as crime and thriller, romance, cookery, memoir and lifestyle. Our authors include household names like Marian Keyes, Jojo Moyes, Dawn French, Nadiya Hussain, Jamie Oliver and Stephen Fry. The role In this role you will lead and execute the PR element of campaigns for both fiction and non-fiction books, building strong working relationships with authors and agents to provide the highest level of author care. You will strengthen existing contacts within the media and work with some of the most creative publishing colleagues in the business alongside a team of experts in a friendly and inclusive environment. Key responsibilities: Create and implement ambitious PR campaigns for titles across the Penguin Michael Joseph list. Maintain and develop excellent relationships with high-profile and influential stakeholders, such as authors, agents and journalists. Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal departments, including sales and marketing, editorial, rights and international colleagues. What you'll bring Proven track record of independently producing standout PR campaigns. An understanding of different audiences, as well as strong relationships with key media contacts. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, confident pitching and presenting internally and externally. Strong sense of what makes a good story, practiced at working with authors on talking points to land the most impactful media coverage for a diverse range of subjects. A good listener, who can take multiple viewpoints into consideration. Curious about and show interest in or knowledge of the publishing landscape. Confident and have a positive and proactive disposition. Highly organised with excellent time management to juggle concurrent projects with different lead times. Ability to think in innovative and creative ways to create buzz for our books. Knowledgeable and curious about all forms of media. Preferred criteria: Experience or an interest in book publishing and in particular non-fiction titles. Application instructions Please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role by 11:59pm on Sunday 6th April. As part of your cover letter, please let us know what non-fiction book campaign you have been particularly struck by recently and why? £31,500 - £35,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits. What you can expect from us Our people are the heart of our business, and we work hard to support a culture of responsibility and recognition. Our benefits include: Financial - income protection, life assurance, childcare allowance. Wellbeing - healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, health checks. Lifestyle - enhanced parental leave, tech scheme, free and discounted books. While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. For this role we expect that you will spend three days per week in the office. About Penguin We're the UK's largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you'll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone. As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we offer interviews to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role, and opt-in on their application form. The essential criteria for this role are listed as part of the 'What you'll bring' section. There may be times when the volume of applications means we cannot take all eligible candidates to interview. We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing . Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request. Please note, we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee.
Meet DeepL DeepL is a global communications platform powered by Language AI. Since 2017, we've been on a mission to break down language barriers. Our human-sounding translations and intelligent writing suggestions are designed with enterprise security in mind. Today, they enable over 100,000 businesses to transform communications, reach new markets, and improve productivity. And, empower millions of individuals worldwide to make sense of the world and express their ideas. Our goal is to become the global leader in Language AI, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and make a real-life impact. To achieve this, we need talented individuals like you to join our exciting journey. If you're ready to work with a dynamic team and build your career in the fast-moving AI space, DeepL is your next destination. What sets us apart What sets us apart is our blend of modern technology, competitive benefits, and an open, welcoming work culture that enables our people to thrive. When we share what it's like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This may be because of our products that have helped countless people worldwide or our shared mission to improve communication for individuals and businesses, bringing cultures closer together. What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation and employee well-being. Discover what our teams have to say about life at DeepL on LinkedIn , Instagram and our Blog . Meet the team behind this journey The Product Marketing Team plays a critical role in connecting product, marketing and revenue: our role combines strategy, storytelling, and market analysis to drive the success and growth of our products. We are looking for an analytical, creative, and collaborative product marketer to join our fast-growing team. DeepL Voice is a new product line launched in 2024 to offer real-time AI voice translation solutions, to empower organizations to speak confidently across languages in real-time scenarios - whether virtual or face-to-face, internally across teams or externally with business partners or customers. As a Senior Product Marketing Manager for Voice, you will play a crucial role in defining and executing the go-to-market strategy. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of market dynamics, consumer behavior, and competitive landscapes. The ideal candidate will be adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product development, sales, and customer success, to ensure the successful launch and ongoing promotion of our products. Your responsibilities Own the end-to-end Product Marketing strategy and execution for Voice Inform the Voice roadmap with your market, competitive and customer insights. Plan and execute GTM plans and launches that drive awareness and adoption of Voice across different geographies. Craft clear and compelling product messaging and positioning that differentiates Voice Work with Product, Revenue and Marketing teams to align on a common go-to-market strategy. Work with the sales enablement team to provide Sales with the necessary training and assets to position Voice effectively. Qualities we look for 5+ years of professional experience in Marketing, Product or Revenue functions, with at least 4 years in B2B Product Marketing. Full stack PMM who is equally well-versed in partnering up with Product and Revenue teams Proven experience driving successful go-to-market strategies and product adoption. Experience in AI technology would be highly advantageous. What we offer Diverse and internationally distributed team : joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing-we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network. Open communication, regular feedback : as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together. Hybrid work, flexible hours : we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience the unique energy of our workspace, while still enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home. With flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, we are in sync with your team's general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration. Regular in-person team events : we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together-literally. Monthly full-day hacking sessions : every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you're passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams-we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity. 30 days of annual leave : we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you're as strong mentally as you are professionally. Competitive benefits : just as our team spans the globe, so does our benefits package. We've crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location, to ensure you feel supported every step of the way. If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you're hesitant because you don't check all the boxes, don't let that hold you back. At DeepL, it's all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply-let's discover your potential together. We can't wait to meet you! We are an equal opportunity employer You are welcome at DeepL for who you are-we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It's in our diversity that we will find the power to break down language barriers in the world.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Meet DeepL DeepL is a global communications platform powered by Language AI. Since 2017, we've been on a mission to break down language barriers. Our human-sounding translations and intelligent writing suggestions are designed with enterprise security in mind. Today, they enable over 100,000 businesses to transform communications, reach new markets, and improve productivity. And, empower millions of individuals worldwide to make sense of the world and express their ideas. Our goal is to become the global leader in Language AI, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and make a real-life impact. To achieve this, we need talented individuals like you to join our exciting journey. If you're ready to work with a dynamic team and build your career in the fast-moving AI space, DeepL is your next destination. What sets us apart What sets us apart is our blend of modern technology, competitive benefits, and an open, welcoming work culture that enables our people to thrive. When we share what it's like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This may be because of our products that have helped countless people worldwide or our shared mission to improve communication for individuals and businesses, bringing cultures closer together. What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation and employee well-being. Discover what our teams have to say about life at DeepL on LinkedIn , Instagram and our Blog . Meet the team behind this journey The Product Marketing Team plays a critical role in connecting product, marketing and revenue: our role combines strategy, storytelling, and market analysis to drive the success and growth of our products. We are looking for an analytical, creative, and collaborative product marketer to join our fast-growing team. DeepL Voice is a new product line launched in 2024 to offer real-time AI voice translation solutions, to empower organizations to speak confidently across languages in real-time scenarios - whether virtual or face-to-face, internally across teams or externally with business partners or customers. As a Senior Product Marketing Manager for Voice, you will play a crucial role in defining and executing the go-to-market strategy. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of market dynamics, consumer behavior, and competitive landscapes. The ideal candidate will be adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product development, sales, and customer success, to ensure the successful launch and ongoing promotion of our products. Your responsibilities Own the end-to-end Product Marketing strategy and execution for Voice Inform the Voice roadmap with your market, competitive and customer insights. Plan and execute GTM plans and launches that drive awareness and adoption of Voice across different geographies. Craft clear and compelling product messaging and positioning that differentiates Voice Work with Product, Revenue and Marketing teams to align on a common go-to-market strategy. Work with the sales enablement team to provide Sales with the necessary training and assets to position Voice effectively. Qualities we look for 5+ years of professional experience in Marketing, Product or Revenue functions, with at least 4 years in B2B Product Marketing. Full stack PMM who is equally well-versed in partnering up with Product and Revenue teams Proven experience driving successful go-to-market strategies and product adoption. Experience in AI technology would be highly advantageous. What we offer Diverse and internationally distributed team : joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing-we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network. Open communication, regular feedback : as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together. Hybrid work, flexible hours : we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience the unique energy of our workspace, while still enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home. With flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, we are in sync with your team's general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration. Regular in-person team events : we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together-literally. Monthly full-day hacking sessions : every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you're passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams-we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity. 30 days of annual leave : we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you're as strong mentally as you are professionally. Competitive benefits : just as our team spans the globe, so does our benefits package. We've crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location, to ensure you feel supported every step of the way. If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you're hesitant because you don't check all the boxes, don't let that hold you back. At DeepL, it's all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply-let's discover your potential together. We can't wait to meet you! We are an equal opportunity employer You are welcome at DeepL for who you are-we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It's in our diversity that we will find the power to break down language barriers in the world.
Business Insider is hiring a Director / Manager Strategy & Operations to work closely with our SVP Strategy & Operations on project management, strategy reviews and strategic initiatives that will drive the company's growth. Our mission is to inspire action through thought-provoking stories. We help our readers discover the ideas and the people who are changing business, tech, and beyond. Our team members embody and uphold Business Insider's three core values: we are all one team, we are effective, and we strive to get better every day. The Role & Team: The Strategy & Operations team's mission is to create and help operationalize actionable and data informed initiatives across the organization based on BI's vision and strategy. Its goals are to establish and improve aligned and clear strategies, actionable and sound analytics, and operational excellence across the entire organization. The Strategy & Operations team is made up of the Analytics team and Strategy & Operations managers. This person will be working with other leaders across BI's newsroom and business functions. This person will report to the SVP Strategy & Operations and help translate the company's vision into strategies and initiatives for departments and teams. The S&O team serves as the internal launchpad for starting up new business areas and ventures that align to BI's strategy. This person will introduce stellar project management and transparency to the organization in light of executing on our strategy. This person brings world-class communication, project management and presentation skills to the table to achieve success across different departments in the organization. Because this job requires fast-paced, constant collaboration, this person will be expected to work from Insider's New York headquarters most days of the week. Key Responsibilities: Develop and review strategies for the newsroom, and different parts of the business functions across advertising, subscriptions and business development. Support the operational leaders in achieving operational excellence through refining processes, resource allocation, and prioritization. Develop tactical plans for strategic initiatives across BI's portfolio. Work with the analytics, insights and research teams to clearly define success by setting quantitative and qualitative goals and processes to track these accordingly. Develop operational plans to start new businesses within BI that are aligned with our mission. Be responsible for aligning goals and KPIs to overall and departmental strategy and objective. Create gold standard in communication and presentation of strategic updates across the organization and towards shareholders. Consistently evaluate workflow and communication channels to identify areas where we can improve tooling and logistics for greater efficiency. The Ideal Candidate Has: Experience in management consulting or a comparable role within a media or technology company. Experience and a deep understanding of the media industry and its current landscape. Excellent analytical and data skills. Outstanding communication and presentation skills. An ability to communicate complex topics concisely but without over-simplifying. Salary & Benefits: Base Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 (dependent on skills, experience, and competencies) Annual bonus based on company performance and personal goals Unlimited PTO, 10 paid holidays, and 16 weeks of parental leave Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans Matched and vested 401k plan Access to resources for financial planning guidance, family planning services, mental health reachout and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Additional benefits include commuter benefits, phone reimbursement, gym membership discounts, and more This role will be located in the NYC Metro area. This person will come into the NYC office at least three days a week. Business Insider is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and, when making employment decisions, does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, nationality or national origin, religion, disability, familial status, and military or veteran status. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply. Are you passionate about this opportunity, but worried that you don't have 100% of the experience we're looking for? We still want to hear from you! Apply online and let us know why you would make a great addition to Business Insider. Business Insider is a global journalism company that covers the world of business, tech, innovation, and beyond. With headquarters in New York and offices in San Francisco, London, Belfast, and Singapore, we reach an audience of more than 375 million with storytelling that's fascinating, unexpected, and always helpful. As a company, we strive to be inspiring and effective, we value Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Our company motto is "get better every day," which means we value all people. Diversity reflects the different life experiences, identities, and perspectives that make each of us unique.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Business Insider is hiring a Director / Manager Strategy & Operations to work closely with our SVP Strategy & Operations on project management, strategy reviews and strategic initiatives that will drive the company's growth. Our mission is to inspire action through thought-provoking stories. We help our readers discover the ideas and the people who are changing business, tech, and beyond. Our team members embody and uphold Business Insider's three core values: we are all one team, we are effective, and we strive to get better every day. The Role & Team: The Strategy & Operations team's mission is to create and help operationalize actionable and data informed initiatives across the organization based on BI's vision and strategy. Its goals are to establish and improve aligned and clear strategies, actionable and sound analytics, and operational excellence across the entire organization. The Strategy & Operations team is made up of the Analytics team and Strategy & Operations managers. This person will be working with other leaders across BI's newsroom and business functions. This person will report to the SVP Strategy & Operations and help translate the company's vision into strategies and initiatives for departments and teams. The S&O team serves as the internal launchpad for starting up new business areas and ventures that align to BI's strategy. This person will introduce stellar project management and transparency to the organization in light of executing on our strategy. This person brings world-class communication, project management and presentation skills to the table to achieve success across different departments in the organization. Because this job requires fast-paced, constant collaboration, this person will be expected to work from Insider's New York headquarters most days of the week. Key Responsibilities: Develop and review strategies for the newsroom, and different parts of the business functions across advertising, subscriptions and business development. Support the operational leaders in achieving operational excellence through refining processes, resource allocation, and prioritization. Develop tactical plans for strategic initiatives across BI's portfolio. Work with the analytics, insights and research teams to clearly define success by setting quantitative and qualitative goals and processes to track these accordingly. Develop operational plans to start new businesses within BI that are aligned with our mission. Be responsible for aligning goals and KPIs to overall and departmental strategy and objective. Create gold standard in communication and presentation of strategic updates across the organization and towards shareholders. Consistently evaluate workflow and communication channels to identify areas where we can improve tooling and logistics for greater efficiency. The Ideal Candidate Has: Experience in management consulting or a comparable role within a media or technology company. Experience and a deep understanding of the media industry and its current landscape. Excellent analytical and data skills. Outstanding communication and presentation skills. An ability to communicate complex topics concisely but without over-simplifying. Salary & Benefits: Base Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 (dependent on skills, experience, and competencies) Annual bonus based on company performance and personal goals Unlimited PTO, 10 paid holidays, and 16 weeks of parental leave Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans Matched and vested 401k plan Access to resources for financial planning guidance, family planning services, mental health reachout and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Additional benefits include commuter benefits, phone reimbursement, gym membership discounts, and more This role will be located in the NYC Metro area. This person will come into the NYC office at least three days a week. Business Insider is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and, when making employment decisions, does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, nationality or national origin, religion, disability, familial status, and military or veteran status. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply. Are you passionate about this opportunity, but worried that you don't have 100% of the experience we're looking for? We still want to hear from you! Apply online and let us know why you would make a great addition to Business Insider. Business Insider is a global journalism company that covers the world of business, tech, innovation, and beyond. With headquarters in New York and offices in San Francisco, London, Belfast, and Singapore, we reach an audience of more than 375 million with storytelling that's fascinating, unexpected, and always helpful. As a company, we strive to be inspiring and effective, we value Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Our company motto is "get better every day," which means we value all people. Diversity reflects the different life experiences, identities, and perspectives that make each of us unique.
Business Development Director Location: We are flexible on location as this is a hybrid role that can be based from home; however, regular travel will be required for meetings to both our and our client's offices. Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday What you'll do: At Ground Control, we are on a mission to transform outdoor spaces through sustainable solutions. We work across many sectors and help our clients with large-scale vegetation management programmes across the UK. We are looking for a dynamic and business development-focused Business Development Director to drive excellence in client relationships, strategic growth, and operational performance of our arb, de-vegetation, and environmental works within the Utilities division. You will be: Driving sales and developing new business whilst collaborating with our operations teams to deliver seamless service and identify cross-selling opportunities. Acting as the strategic lead for our clients within the Utilities division of our business, ensuring long-term partnerships and high satisfaction. Driving new client acquisition as well as client retention and revenue growth through relationship management, service excellence, and contract expansion. Monitoring market trends and industry insights to inform business strategies and stay ahead of competitors. Overseeing contract renewals, variations, and change control processes to ensure compliance and efficiency. Reporting on key performance metrics to senior leadership, ensuring continuous improvement. What we're looking for: This is a great opportunity for a Senior Business Development Manager or Director with proven experience in business development, senior client management, and account leadership within a service sector business or tier 1 contractor. You'll need to be a natural salesperson as well as a successful relationship-builder, confident in liaising with executive stakeholders and negotiating contracts. In addition, you will need: Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to drive revenue growth and improve margins. Data-driven mindset, using insights to inform decision-making and strategic planning. Adaptability & resilience, thriving in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. Experience in negotiation, project management, or innovation-driven service delivery. Background in a field-based role with a deep understanding of contract mobilisation and service operations. Why join us: Career Development Focus: We're committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job-specific accreditations, and higher education opportunities. Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base. Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued. Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including: 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service + bank holidays Yearly bonus scheme & Share options Robust pension scheme Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service Free or subsidised national gym memberships Employee Recognition Scheme 2 personal choice volunteering days Ground Control Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland. We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, and electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK. If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team. Equal Opportunities Statement At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Business Development Director Location: We are flexible on location as this is a hybrid role that can be based from home; however, regular travel will be required for meetings to both our and our client's offices. Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday What you'll do: At Ground Control, we are on a mission to transform outdoor spaces through sustainable solutions. We work across many sectors and help our clients with large-scale vegetation management programmes across the UK. We are looking for a dynamic and business development-focused Business Development Director to drive excellence in client relationships, strategic growth, and operational performance of our arb, de-vegetation, and environmental works within the Utilities division. You will be: Driving sales and developing new business whilst collaborating with our operations teams to deliver seamless service and identify cross-selling opportunities. Acting as the strategic lead for our clients within the Utilities division of our business, ensuring long-term partnerships and high satisfaction. Driving new client acquisition as well as client retention and revenue growth through relationship management, service excellence, and contract expansion. Monitoring market trends and industry insights to inform business strategies and stay ahead of competitors. Overseeing contract renewals, variations, and change control processes to ensure compliance and efficiency. Reporting on key performance metrics to senior leadership, ensuring continuous improvement. What we're looking for: This is a great opportunity for a Senior Business Development Manager or Director with proven experience in business development, senior client management, and account leadership within a service sector business or tier 1 contractor. You'll need to be a natural salesperson as well as a successful relationship-builder, confident in liaising with executive stakeholders and negotiating contracts. In addition, you will need: Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to drive revenue growth and improve margins. Data-driven mindset, using insights to inform decision-making and strategic planning. Adaptability & resilience, thriving in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. Experience in negotiation, project management, or innovation-driven service delivery. Background in a field-based role with a deep understanding of contract mobilisation and service operations. Why join us: Career Development Focus: We're committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job-specific accreditations, and higher education opportunities. Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base. Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued. Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including: 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service + bank holidays Yearly bonus scheme & Share options Robust pension scheme Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service Free or subsidised national gym memberships Employee Recognition Scheme 2 personal choice volunteering days Ground Control Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland. We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, and electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK. If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team. Equal Opportunities Statement At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Sponsorship Sales Manager London - Up to £75,000 basic DOE - plus double OTE+ Hybrid working - very flexible depending on experience and location (remote considered DOE) As a Sponsorship Sales Manager in the B2B Events Industry, you will be responsible for driving sponsorship revenue across a portfolio of high-impact tech/cybersecurity events. Your job will be to establish long-term relationships with leading tech companies, helping them align their brand with exclusive industry summits and thought leadership opportunities. Why Work here? A competitive salary DOE Remote Work Options with occasional in-office requirements (subject to functions and DOE). Excellent commission structure that really rewards high performers. Paid time off to support your well-being Opportunity to travel overseas to events Work with leading tech companies and top industry professionals. Free onsite parking Job Role: Build high-value, long-term partnerships with sponsors. Identify and qualify prospective sponsors in the tech and cybersecurity sectors. Craft and deliver compelling sponsorship proposals tailored to meet the unique goals of each prospect. Negotiate contracts and close deals that drive revenue growth for both sponsors and the company. Work closely with marketing and production teams to align sponsorship packages with event content. Maintain an organised, up-to-date sales pipeline and report on key sales metrics. Who/what we are looking for: Experience in Events/Sponsorship sales (tech events industries a plus) Experience building long term partnerships A proven track record of exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth. Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage senior decision-makers. An understanding of the B2B tech and cybersecurity landscape is a big plus The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a flair for delivering persuasive presentations. Please apply here with your CV.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Sponsorship Sales Manager London - Up to £75,000 basic DOE - plus double OTE+ Hybrid working - very flexible depending on experience and location (remote considered DOE) As a Sponsorship Sales Manager in the B2B Events Industry, you will be responsible for driving sponsorship revenue across a portfolio of high-impact tech/cybersecurity events. Your job will be to establish long-term relationships with leading tech companies, helping them align their brand with exclusive industry summits and thought leadership opportunities. Why Work here? A competitive salary DOE Remote Work Options with occasional in-office requirements (subject to functions and DOE). Excellent commission structure that really rewards high performers. Paid time off to support your well-being Opportunity to travel overseas to events Work with leading tech companies and top industry professionals. Free onsite parking Job Role: Build high-value, long-term partnerships with sponsors. Identify and qualify prospective sponsors in the tech and cybersecurity sectors. Craft and deliver compelling sponsorship proposals tailored to meet the unique goals of each prospect. Negotiate contracts and close deals that drive revenue growth for both sponsors and the company. Work closely with marketing and production teams to align sponsorship packages with event content. Maintain an organised, up-to-date sales pipeline and report on key sales metrics. Who/what we are looking for: Experience in Events/Sponsorship sales (tech events industries a plus) Experience building long term partnerships A proven track record of exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth. Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage senior decision-makers. An understanding of the B2B tech and cybersecurity landscape is a big plus The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a flair for delivering persuasive presentations. Please apply here with your CV.
"The AI company that's revolutionizing Hollywood" Flawless is shattering the boundaries of traditional filmmaking with its groundbreaking suite of Gen AI film editing tools. Our mission is to empower filmmakers with cutting-edge technology that allows creativity without compromise, expands storytelling possibilities, and delivers unparalleled visual and emotional experiences. We are also setting new standards in ethical AI by creating the Artistic Rights Treasury (A.R.T.), a rights management solution designed to protect artists and rights holders within the Entertainment landscape. Reports to: Our Senior Engineering Manager - Michael Long What we are looking for: We're searching for talented and product-driven Engineers to be part of a dynamic, cross-functional team that's building cutting-edge software designed to empower creatives in the film industry. If you're passionate about solving complex problems and enjoy seeing the direct impact of your work, this role could be for you! This is an exciting moment for us-we're expanding as we commercialize our product, and we're looking for engineers eager to take on the full spectrum of product and customer challenges from start to finish. Technology: Python to write our applications and research Terraform and Docker to schedule and run our services Workflow orchestration frameworks AWS for most of our infrastructure React for our user facing web applications Responsibilities: Develop and maintain our products, written in Python, conforming with Flawless-wide coding and testing standards. Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency). Contribute to existing documentation and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback. Deliver product features and solve medium scope engineering challenges. Break down medium sized engineering problems in collaboration with more senior engineers. You should apply if: you have strong experience working on the backend of a technology product you're comfortable working in a team that deals with ambiguity you're interested in writing resilient software you have some experience with Python you are interested in the AI space or film industry Interview Process: At Flawless, our team and interview process want to help you show your best self. We'll dive into past projects and simulate working together. Our interview process is three interview rounds with some casual Zoom (or in-person) coffee in between to get to know each other: Recruiting Screen: 30-45 minute call with our recruiting team (We want to discuss your interests and motivations as well as the practical details and make sure that Flawless would be a good fit for you) Coding Interview: 60 minute Zoom. This will be a technical paired-programming task with one of our engineering team. Team Interview: 2.5-3 hours onsite Interview where you will meet a variety of your potential future colleagues (We will have specific sessions that focus on how you collaborate with others, and your technical experience.) Your Recruiter and hiring manager will be your main point of contact and prepare you for interviews. You'll meet 4 to 6 people from across the business. (We make sure that you have time in each interview to ask them questions). If we don't give an offer, we'll provide feedback! Why work at Flawless: You will be working in an environment based on trust, autonomy and collaboration, and this is a great opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a growing company in its most exciting stage of development. You can play a part in shaping the future of a company that's caring, creative and collaborative. In addition to this, you'll also receive: Autonomy A hybrid working environment Competitive Salary Stock Options Flawless is proud to emphasize an equal opportunity, safe environment for people to do their best work. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
"The AI company that's revolutionizing Hollywood" Flawless is shattering the boundaries of traditional filmmaking with its groundbreaking suite of Gen AI film editing tools. Our mission is to empower filmmakers with cutting-edge technology that allows creativity without compromise, expands storytelling possibilities, and delivers unparalleled visual and emotional experiences. We are also setting new standards in ethical AI by creating the Artistic Rights Treasury (A.R.T.), a rights management solution designed to protect artists and rights holders within the Entertainment landscape. Reports to: Our Senior Engineering Manager - Michael Long What we are looking for: We're searching for talented and product-driven Engineers to be part of a dynamic, cross-functional team that's building cutting-edge software designed to empower creatives in the film industry. If you're passionate about solving complex problems and enjoy seeing the direct impact of your work, this role could be for you! This is an exciting moment for us-we're expanding as we commercialize our product, and we're looking for engineers eager to take on the full spectrum of product and customer challenges from start to finish. Technology: Python to write our applications and research Terraform and Docker to schedule and run our services Workflow orchestration frameworks AWS for most of our infrastructure React for our user facing web applications Responsibilities: Develop and maintain our products, written in Python, conforming with Flawless-wide coding and testing standards. Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency). Contribute to existing documentation and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback. Deliver product features and solve medium scope engineering challenges. Break down medium sized engineering problems in collaboration with more senior engineers. You should apply if: you have strong experience working on the backend of a technology product you're comfortable working in a team that deals with ambiguity you're interested in writing resilient software you have some experience with Python you are interested in the AI space or film industry Interview Process: At Flawless, our team and interview process want to help you show your best self. We'll dive into past projects and simulate working together. Our interview process is three interview rounds with some casual Zoom (or in-person) coffee in between to get to know each other: Recruiting Screen: 30-45 minute call with our recruiting team (We want to discuss your interests and motivations as well as the practical details and make sure that Flawless would be a good fit for you) Coding Interview: 60 minute Zoom. This will be a technical paired-programming task with one of our engineering team. Team Interview: 2.5-3 hours onsite Interview where you will meet a variety of your potential future colleagues (We will have specific sessions that focus on how you collaborate with others, and your technical experience.) Your Recruiter and hiring manager will be your main point of contact and prepare you for interviews. You'll meet 4 to 6 people from across the business. (We make sure that you have time in each interview to ask them questions). If we don't give an offer, we'll provide feedback! Why work at Flawless: You will be working in an environment based on trust, autonomy and collaboration, and this is a great opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a growing company in its most exciting stage of development. You can play a part in shaping the future of a company that's caring, creative and collaborative. In addition to this, you'll also receive: Autonomy A hybrid working environment Competitive Salary Stock Options Flawless is proud to emphasize an equal opportunity, safe environment for people to do their best work. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Business Development Director Location: We are flexible on location as this is a hybrid role that can be based from home however regular travel will be required for meetings to both our and our client's offices. Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday What you'll do: At Ground Control, we are on a mission to transform outdoor spaces through sustainable solutions. We work across many sectors and help our clients with large scale vegetation management programmes across the UK. We are looking for a dynamic and business development focused Business Development Director to drive excellence in client relationships, strategic growth and operational performance of our arb, de-vegetation and environmental works within the Utilities division. You will be: Driving sales and developing new business whilst collaborating with our operations teams to deliver seamless service and identify cross-selling opportunities. Acting as the strategic lead for our clients within the Utilities division of our business, ensuring long-term partnerships and high satisfaction. Driving new client acquisition as well as client retention and revenue growth through relationship management, service excellence, and contract expansion. Monitoring market trends and industry insights to inform business strategies and stay ahead of competitors. Overseeing contract renewals, variations, and change control processes to ensure compliance and efficiency. Reporting on key performance metrics to senior leadership, ensuring continuous improvement. What we're looking for: This is a great opportunity for a Senior Business Development Manager or Director with a proven experience in business development, senior client management and account leadership within a service sector business or tier 1 contractor. You'll need to be a natural sales person as well as a successful relationship-builder, confident in liaising with executive stakeholders and negotiating contracts. In addition, you will need: Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to drive revenue growth and improve margins. Data-driven mindset, using insights to inform decision-making and strategic planning. Adaptability & resilience, thriving in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. Experience in negotiation, project management, or innovation-driven service delivery. Background in a field-based role with a deep understanding of contract mobilisation and service operations. Why join us: Career Development Focus: We're committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities. Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base. Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued. Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including: 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service + bank holidays Yearly bonus scheme & Share options Robust pension scheme Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service Free or subsidised national gym memberships Employee Recognition Scheme 2 personal choice volunteering days Ground Control Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland. We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK. If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team. Equal Opportunities Statement: At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Business Development Director Location: We are flexible on location as this is a hybrid role that can be based from home however regular travel will be required for meetings to both our and our client's offices. Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday What you'll do: At Ground Control, we are on a mission to transform outdoor spaces through sustainable solutions. We work across many sectors and help our clients with large scale vegetation management programmes across the UK. We are looking for a dynamic and business development focused Business Development Director to drive excellence in client relationships, strategic growth and operational performance of our arb, de-vegetation and environmental works within the Utilities division. You will be: Driving sales and developing new business whilst collaborating with our operations teams to deliver seamless service and identify cross-selling opportunities. Acting as the strategic lead for our clients within the Utilities division of our business, ensuring long-term partnerships and high satisfaction. Driving new client acquisition as well as client retention and revenue growth through relationship management, service excellence, and contract expansion. Monitoring market trends and industry insights to inform business strategies and stay ahead of competitors. Overseeing contract renewals, variations, and change control processes to ensure compliance and efficiency. Reporting on key performance metrics to senior leadership, ensuring continuous improvement. What we're looking for: This is a great opportunity for a Senior Business Development Manager or Director with a proven experience in business development, senior client management and account leadership within a service sector business or tier 1 contractor. You'll need to be a natural sales person as well as a successful relationship-builder, confident in liaising with executive stakeholders and negotiating contracts. In addition, you will need: Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to drive revenue growth and improve margins. Data-driven mindset, using insights to inform decision-making and strategic planning. Adaptability & resilience, thriving in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. Experience in negotiation, project management, or innovation-driven service delivery. Background in a field-based role with a deep understanding of contract mobilisation and service operations. Why join us: Career Development Focus: We're committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities. Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base. Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued. Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including: 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service + bank holidays Yearly bonus scheme & Share options Robust pension scheme Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service Free or subsidised national gym memberships Employee Recognition Scheme 2 personal choice volunteering days Ground Control Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland. We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK. If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team. Equal Opportunities Statement: At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Business Development Director Location: We are flexible on location as this is a hybrid role that can be based from home however regular travel will be required for meetings to both our and our client's offices. Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday What you'll do: At Ground Control, we are on a mission to transform outdoor spaces through sustainable solutions. We work across many sectors and help our clients with large scale vegetation management programmes across the UK. We are looking for a dynamic and business development focused Business Development Director to drive excellence in client relationships, strategic growth and operational performance of our arb, de-vegetation and environmental works within the Utilities division. You will be: Driving sales and developing new business whilst collaborating with our operations teams to deliver seamless service and identify cross-selling opportunities. Acting as the strategic lead for our clients within the Utilities division of our business, ensuring long-term partnerships and high satisfaction. Driving new client acquisition as well as client retention and revenue growth through relationship management, service excellence, and contract expansion. Monitoring market trends and industry insights to inform business strategies and stay ahead of competitors. Overseeing contract renewals, variations, and change control processes to ensure compliance and efficiency. Reporting on key performance metrics to senior leadership, ensuring continuous improvement. What we're looking for: This is a great opportunity for a Senior Business Development Manager or Director with proven experience in business development, senior client management, and account leadership within a service sector business or tier 1 contractor. You'll need to be a natural salesperson as well as a successful relationship-builder, confident in liaising with executive stakeholders and negotiating contracts. In addition, you will need: Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to drive revenue growth and improve margins. Data-driven mindset, using insights to inform decision-making and strategic planning. Adaptability & resilience, thriving in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. Experience in negotiation, project management, or innovation-driven service delivery. Background in a field-based role with a deep understanding of contract mobilisation and service operations. Why join us: Career Development Focus: We're committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities. Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base. Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued. Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including: 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service + bank holidays Yearly bonus scheme & Share options Robust pension scheme Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service Free or subsidised national gym memberships Employee Recognition Scheme 2 personal choice volunteering days Ground Control Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland. We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK. If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team. Equal Opportunities Statement At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Business Development Director Location: We are flexible on location as this is a hybrid role that can be based from home however regular travel will be required for meetings to both our and our client's offices. Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday What you'll do: At Ground Control, we are on a mission to transform outdoor spaces through sustainable solutions. We work across many sectors and help our clients with large scale vegetation management programmes across the UK. We are looking for a dynamic and business development focused Business Development Director to drive excellence in client relationships, strategic growth and operational performance of our arb, de-vegetation and environmental works within the Utilities division. You will be: Driving sales and developing new business whilst collaborating with our operations teams to deliver seamless service and identify cross-selling opportunities. Acting as the strategic lead for our clients within the Utilities division of our business, ensuring long-term partnerships and high satisfaction. Driving new client acquisition as well as client retention and revenue growth through relationship management, service excellence, and contract expansion. Monitoring market trends and industry insights to inform business strategies and stay ahead of competitors. Overseeing contract renewals, variations, and change control processes to ensure compliance and efficiency. Reporting on key performance metrics to senior leadership, ensuring continuous improvement. What we're looking for: This is a great opportunity for a Senior Business Development Manager or Director with proven experience in business development, senior client management, and account leadership within a service sector business or tier 1 contractor. You'll need to be a natural salesperson as well as a successful relationship-builder, confident in liaising with executive stakeholders and negotiating contracts. In addition, you will need: Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to drive revenue growth and improve margins. Data-driven mindset, using insights to inform decision-making and strategic planning. Adaptability & resilience, thriving in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. Experience in negotiation, project management, or innovation-driven service delivery. Background in a field-based role with a deep understanding of contract mobilisation and service operations. Why join us: Career Development Focus: We're committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities. Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base. Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued. Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including: 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service + bank holidays Yearly bonus scheme & Share options Robust pension scheme Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service Free or subsidised national gym memberships Employee Recognition Scheme 2 personal choice volunteering days Ground Control Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland. We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK. If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team. Equal Opportunities Statement At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Account Manager Merrifield Consultants is delighted to be partnering with a prestigious membership-based organisation to recruit an experienced and motivated Account Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to developing business relationships and driving community engagement. Role Summary As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for growing and retaining membership within key sectors, developing strong relationships, and ensuring members receive exceptional value from their engagement. This role requires a proactive approach to business development, networking, and delivering first-class account management services. Job Details Salary: 40,000- 45,000 Contract: Permanent, full-time Location: London (hybrid, 3 days a week in the office) Key Responsibilities: Drive membership growth by identifying and converting new prospects. Build and maintain strong relationships with members, ensuring high engagement and retention. Act as a key point of contact for members, delivering exceptional service and value. Develop a deep understanding of sector trends to inform engagement strategies. Facilitate introductions, networking opportunities, and round table discussions. Utilise CRM tools to track engagement and optimise membership strategies. Represent the organisation at industry events to enhance brand visibility. Work collaboratively with internal teams to develop membership offerings and communications. Person Specification: Proven experience in B2B sales, account management, or membership engagement. Strong relationship management and networking skills. Commercial awareness with excellent persuasion and negotiation abilities. Highly organised with a strategic approach to business development. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written. Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM databases. Knowledge of London's business landscape is advantageous. If you are passionate about business engagement and building lasting relationships, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and collaboration. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Account Manager Merrifield Consultants is delighted to be partnering with a prestigious membership-based organisation to recruit an experienced and motivated Account Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to developing business relationships and driving community engagement. Role Summary As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for growing and retaining membership within key sectors, developing strong relationships, and ensuring members receive exceptional value from their engagement. This role requires a proactive approach to business development, networking, and delivering first-class account management services. Job Details Salary: 40,000- 45,000 Contract: Permanent, full-time Location: London (hybrid, 3 days a week in the office) Key Responsibilities: Drive membership growth by identifying and converting new prospects. Build and maintain strong relationships with members, ensuring high engagement and retention. Act as a key point of contact for members, delivering exceptional service and value. Develop a deep understanding of sector trends to inform engagement strategies. Facilitate introductions, networking opportunities, and round table discussions. Utilise CRM tools to track engagement and optimise membership strategies. Represent the organisation at industry events to enhance brand visibility. Work collaboratively with internal teams to develop membership offerings and communications. Person Specification: Proven experience in B2B sales, account management, or membership engagement. Strong relationship management and networking skills. Commercial awareness with excellent persuasion and negotiation abilities. Highly organised with a strategic approach to business development. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written. Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM databases. Knowledge of London's business landscape is advantageous. If you are passionate about business engagement and building lasting relationships, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and collaboration. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also: Lead the design and architecture of stream specific applications so they adhere to the overall organisational goals, principles and standards as well as industry best practices. Design and implement integrations that enable seamless data and process flow between departmental systems, core organisation solutions (ERP, CMS, etc) and within the wider data and application landscape while e nsuring interoperability between applications to facilitate efficient working practices. Analyse existing business processes and workflows, identifying opportunities for optimisation and collaborating with business and IT teams to implement improvements. Advocate for a cohesive, enterprise-wide approach to technology investments that supports scalability, cost-efficiency, and long-term alignment with business goals. Ensure that agreed best practices, governance standards, and legal and regulatory compliance requirements across the technology ecosystem are followed, collaborating with compliance and risk management teams as needed. Work with security, governance and product teams to implement security best practices and ensure regulatory compliance within applications. Document all application architecture design and analysis work. Ensure technology and delivery approaches are aligned between delivery teams and with the overall IT and Architecture strategies. Represent BDO UK, Stream and IT interests when working with the BDO Network and 3rd party suppliers. Identify the organisational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures or culture) and financial impact of the application architecture. Ensure that IT Architecture is, and is recognised as, a valuable asset to BDO. You'll be someone with: Proven experience of working as an Application Architect delivering successful greenfield and migration projects in a product orientated organisation. Experience in designing and deploying products utilising vendor-hosted SaaS platforms and Azure PaaS resources. Proficiency in integration tools and technologies (eg, APIs, ESBs, iPaaS) and familiarity with cloud and hybrid architectures. Knowledge of security, compliance, and data governance best practices in an enterprise setting. Demonstrated ability in technology partner management practices including the ability to lead vendors/partners in defining architectures. Exceptional verbal and written communication, including presentation skills, to a range of audiences. Demonstrate a good knowledge of IT industry trends, suppliers and products. Excellent analytical and technical skills. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Strong understanding of practice management software systems (e.g., CMS, ERP, Finance, and Marketing automation tools) and their integration points advantageous. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also: Lead the design and architecture of stream specific applications so they adhere to the overall organisational goals, principles and standards as well as industry best practices. Design and implement integrations that enable seamless data and process flow between departmental systems, core organisation solutions (ERP, CMS, etc) and within the wider data and application landscape while e nsuring interoperability between applications to facilitate efficient working practices. Analyse existing business processes and workflows, identifying opportunities for optimisation and collaborating with business and IT teams to implement improvements. Advocate for a cohesive, enterprise-wide approach to technology investments that supports scalability, cost-efficiency, and long-term alignment with business goals. Ensure that agreed best practices, governance standards, and legal and regulatory compliance requirements across the technology ecosystem are followed, collaborating with compliance and risk management teams as needed. Work with security, governance and product teams to implement security best practices and ensure regulatory compliance within applications. Document all application architecture design and analysis work. Ensure technology and delivery approaches are aligned between delivery teams and with the overall IT and Architecture strategies. Represent BDO UK, Stream and IT interests when working with the BDO Network and 3rd party suppliers. Identify the organisational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures or culture) and financial impact of the application architecture. Ensure that IT Architecture is, and is recognised as, a valuable asset to BDO. You'll be someone with: Proven experience of working as an Application Architect delivering successful greenfield and migration projects in a product orientated organisation. Experience in designing and deploying products utilising vendor-hosted SaaS platforms and Azure PaaS resources. Proficiency in integration tools and technologies (eg, APIs, ESBs, iPaaS) and familiarity with cloud and hybrid architectures. Knowledge of security, compliance, and data governance best practices in an enterprise setting. Demonstrated ability in technology partner management practices including the ability to lead vendors/partners in defining architectures. Exceptional verbal and written communication, including presentation skills, to a range of audiences. Demonstrate a good knowledge of IT industry trends, suppliers and products. Excellent analytical and technical skills. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Strong understanding of practice management software systems (e.g., CMS, ERP, Finance, and Marketing automation tools) and their integration points advantageous. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
First launch was back in 2009. So with over 15 years in the payments industry, we've got a story to tell. Dojo is built to soothe customer and consumer pain points across the world for over 140,000 customers. And today, there's over 1000 of us in multiple locations across the UK, Ireland, Spain, and Italy. Our mission is to empower businesses to thrive in the experience economy by creating the tools and tech that turn transactions into meaningful relationships. We do that through sophisticated EPOS payments integrations, fast transactions, hospitality bookings, and a strong consumer restaurant app. The role Product Marketing at Dojo sits at the intersection of our customers, our product, and the commercial organisation. Our team is responsible for embedding market knowledge and customer segmentation within product teams so that we are building what our customers need and then successfully bringing those products to market. Your mission is to help your dedicated product team prioritise what our customers need most and then activate those products and features in the market. What you will do Know our customer segments, market dynamics, and competitive landscape in great detail Help your product team prioritise initiatives by bringing a market, competitive, and customer perspective to these discussions Create product value propositions that address the pain points and needs of our customers Own the go-to-market process for your product and create the vision and strategy for each product and features your tribe creates Partner with the Marketing and Commercial teams to create your go-to-market plan and the resulting product launch materials and sales collateral Work with BI/Product Analytics teams to implement a measurement and tracking framework to manage performance/adoption of your tribe's launches Work with the Director of Product Marketing to articulate Dojo's overall product value proposition for key customer and buyer segments What you will bring Experience in B2B product marketing for a tech-led product Experience managing large scale product launches and go-to-market campaigns across marketing and sales channels You've worked in and thrive in fast growth companies You love to be at the intersection of strategy and execution, knowing your vision is only as good as the results you deliver Clear commercial acumen; you understand the trade-offs between optimising revenue, reducing operational costs, and you're able to play with multiple levers (price, promotion, positioning, placement) to achieve your goals A willingness to roll up your sleeves and get things done at pace, leveraging strong prioritisation and organisational skills Strong collaboration and communication skills, articulating complex ideas in effective and understandable ways A bias for action where no task is too big or too small Dojo home and away We believe our best work happens when we collaborate in-person. These "together days" foster communication, drive innovation and spark our brightest ideas. That's why we have an office-first culture. This means working from the office 4+ days per week. With offices across Europe, we know a thing or two about staying dynamic. Need deep focus? Head to a quiet zone. Big ideas? Collaboration spaces have you covered. Just here for a catch-up? Our social hubs make it easy. Do work that counts, in spaces made for you. Question: what's curious, relentless, and customer obsessed? If you're keen to know the answer, you're a third of the way to meeting our Dojo values. If the following speak to you, let's talk: You're curious. You have a real desire to learn and create. You're relentless. You keep going even when it's easier not to. You're customer-obsessed. You know how important customers are to what you do. Diversity, equity, and inclusion at Dojo From local bakeries to well-known eateries, Dojo payments serve over 140,000 places across the UK. And something that's fundamental to creating relevant, innovative products at Dojo is to build teams to reflect the diversity of the businesses we serve. Our drive to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion is closely linked to helping employees thrive and innovating for better customer experiences. If you care about your work, you're curious, and you think customer-first, you have a place at Dojo. To make sure you're the best you can be throughout the recruitment process, let us know if you need any extra adjustments to help you thrive. Visit dojo.careers to find out more about our benefits and what it's like to work at Dojo, or check out our LinkedIn and Instagram pages.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
First launch was back in 2009. So with over 15 years in the payments industry, we've got a story to tell. Dojo is built to soothe customer and consumer pain points across the world for over 140,000 customers. And today, there's over 1000 of us in multiple locations across the UK, Ireland, Spain, and Italy. Our mission is to empower businesses to thrive in the experience economy by creating the tools and tech that turn transactions into meaningful relationships. We do that through sophisticated EPOS payments integrations, fast transactions, hospitality bookings, and a strong consumer restaurant app. The role Product Marketing at Dojo sits at the intersection of our customers, our product, and the commercial organisation. Our team is responsible for embedding market knowledge and customer segmentation within product teams so that we are building what our customers need and then successfully bringing those products to market. Your mission is to help your dedicated product team prioritise what our customers need most and then activate those products and features in the market. What you will do Know our customer segments, market dynamics, and competitive landscape in great detail Help your product team prioritise initiatives by bringing a market, competitive, and customer perspective to these discussions Create product value propositions that address the pain points and needs of our customers Own the go-to-market process for your product and create the vision and strategy for each product and features your tribe creates Partner with the Marketing and Commercial teams to create your go-to-market plan and the resulting product launch materials and sales collateral Work with BI/Product Analytics teams to implement a measurement and tracking framework to manage performance/adoption of your tribe's launches Work with the Director of Product Marketing to articulate Dojo's overall product value proposition for key customer and buyer segments What you will bring Experience in B2B product marketing for a tech-led product Experience managing large scale product launches and go-to-market campaigns across marketing and sales channels You've worked in and thrive in fast growth companies You love to be at the intersection of strategy and execution, knowing your vision is only as good as the results you deliver Clear commercial acumen; you understand the trade-offs between optimising revenue, reducing operational costs, and you're able to play with multiple levers (price, promotion, positioning, placement) to achieve your goals A willingness to roll up your sleeves and get things done at pace, leveraging strong prioritisation and organisational skills Strong collaboration and communication skills, articulating complex ideas in effective and understandable ways A bias for action where no task is too big or too small Dojo home and away We believe our best work happens when we collaborate in-person. These "together days" foster communication, drive innovation and spark our brightest ideas. That's why we have an office-first culture. This means working from the office 4+ days per week. With offices across Europe, we know a thing or two about staying dynamic. Need deep focus? Head to a quiet zone. Big ideas? Collaboration spaces have you covered. Just here for a catch-up? Our social hubs make it easy. Do work that counts, in spaces made for you. Question: what's curious, relentless, and customer obsessed? If you're keen to know the answer, you're a third of the way to meeting our Dojo values. If the following speak to you, let's talk: You're curious. You have a real desire to learn and create. You're relentless. You keep going even when it's easier not to. You're customer-obsessed. You know how important customers are to what you do. Diversity, equity, and inclusion at Dojo From local bakeries to well-known eateries, Dojo payments serve over 140,000 places across the UK. And something that's fundamental to creating relevant, innovative products at Dojo is to build teams to reflect the diversity of the businesses we serve. Our drive to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion is closely linked to helping employees thrive and innovating for better customer experiences. If you care about your work, you're curious, and you think customer-first, you have a place at Dojo. To make sure you're the best you can be throughout the recruitment process, let us know if you need any extra adjustments to help you thrive. Visit dojo.careers to find out more about our benefits and what it's like to work at Dojo, or check out our LinkedIn and Instagram pages.